Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases spike their highest in August for 2026

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — In August, Florida health officials documented the highest number of flesh-eating bacteria cases so far this year.

Six people contracted vibriosis (V. vulnificus) between Aug. 1 and Aug. 29, according to data from the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Disease Frequency Report.

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A single case was reported in Polk and Bay counties. Two were reported in Broward and fSanta Rosa counties…

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